Wildlife at home Kim Cares Happy Homes

volume 1 No 1
magazine
Summer/Autumn ‘07
A quarterly magazine of the Animal Welfare League of South Australia Inc.
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Melody tells the AWL
all about her cat Molly
Wildlife at home
Our pets & wildlife
Kim Cares
This issue in Kim Cares...
Happy Homes
Owners share photos and stories of
their adopted pets in their new home
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Photo courtesy of The Advertiser
Ben Searcy
Editors thoughts
Welcome to our new look magazine and
Happy New Year to all of our supporters.
It’s a very exciting time for the League and
many of you may have noticed some
different things happening.
The New Year has brought a burst of
freshness to the Animal Welfare League.
We are experiencing many changes that
are going to be of great benefit to the
League.
Our new look means we are guaranteed
to stand out, giving us the opportunity to
ensure people listen, to generate further
awareness surrounding the vast number of
issues, surrounding animal welfare.
Our 2006 Christmas Appeal was a great
success. We now have the funding to begin
some much-needed upgrades.
But, lurking behind the excitement is
the painful fact that now, in 2007, we are
still receiving enormous amounts of dogs
and cats through our doors.
With Kitten season at its peak we are
taking in up to 100 cats and kittens per
day.
Dog abandonment rates remain steady, while
we are striving to educate the public on issues
such as responsible pet ownership.
In this issue, Kara Phillips of The
Advertiser, looks at the disturbing trend of
puppy farms.
James Smith from FauNature educates us
on the possibilities of wildlife and domestic
pets living together in harmony.
And we invite you, our valued supporters,
to have your say in a new section of our
magazine.
Together we can strive for a brighter future
for all of South Australia’s special animals.
Donna Sullivan
Editor
Proud Supporters
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I am so excited for the future of the League
I am finding it hard to maintain a
Chairman’s proper dignity. The new look
League we have been promising you
is here and it is fantastic. The Logo has
been carefully designed by experts in
the field to represent what the League
stands for : a trusted, reliable organisation
with a dependable reputation; a sensitive
and caring ethos; a progressive organisation
moving forward with confidence,
independence and individuality. An
organisation that cares.
Around this Logo exciting , modern
designs have been developed to present
our signage, web site, uniforms, gift items,
stationary and vehicles.
The entire management team led by our
CEO, Grant Robb and Marketing &
Business Development Manager, Simon
Blight have put countless hours into
making sure that this re badging exercise
works for the betterment of the
League. They are to be congratulated on a
great job.
The Board has unanimously approved
the new image and both Staff and
Board are working towards best practice in
the care of our animals and people,
heightening the profile of the League in
the community and ensuring that we are
financially sustainable into the future.
You, our members, sponsors and
supporters can help by encouraging as
many people as you can to become
members and supporters of the League.
The more people who care the better it is
for the welfare of animals.
The second wonderful and exciting thing
that has happened is that we have
finally, after many years of hard work and
lobbying, been granted DGR status.
That is Deductible Gift Recipient status
and it means that any donation $2 or
above can be claimed by the donor as a tax
deduction. This has enormous
significance for corporate sponsorship of
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the League. The corporate world is
more likely to support us because it now
helps their bottom line to do so.
With our modern, professional look that
will appeal to corporates and the
change to our DGR status we are planning
the move forward to a sustainable
future.
Some of you will have received our
Christmas Appeal letter – an appeal that
is critically important to the animals in our
Wingfield shelter. It is now over 30 years old
and desperately in need of redevelopment.
We have had an encouraging response but
are still a long way from our target. I urge
you to support the appeal and to encourage
others to do so. It will make a huge difference
to the animals who make their way into our
shelter.
I hope you had a refreshing and happy
festive season and from all of us here at the
League we wish you the best of years for
2007.
Thankyou for caring.
Helen Ellis
Chairman
Happy New Year to our Members &
Supporters.
2007 will be an exciting year in the
history of the Animal Welfare League
(AWL).
The past 7 months has seen the
organisation establish a solid foundation
for the future. The senior management
team, staff and volunteers have worked
tirelessly in the development and
implementation of strategic and individual
business plans that will ensure the
organisation will prosper in the future for
the benefit of SA’s lost and abandoned
animals.
By far the biggest change you will see is
the new brand for the organisation,
that will take us into the future with a
contemporary look that both respects all
that has gone before and importantly
engenders confidence for the future.
You will be seeing plenty of the new
logo via all of your supporter and member
communications and also in the media
with our partners Channel 7, MIX 102.3,
Cruise and Messenger Newspapers.
I urge you to share the pride of all the
team at AWL as we continue to serve
the community, as a leading animal care
provider recognised for the provision
and development of services for animals
in need.
Grant Robb
CEO
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Photos courtesy of Studio Lulu
Celebrity and their pet
The ‘Moll’
The Animal Welfare League are
thrilled to announce Channel Seven
as our TV Media Partner in an
initiative that we trust will be
mutually beneficial to both
organisations moving forward.
Many of our supporters would
have noticed a "Pet of the Month"
segment, recently featured on
Adelaide's Channel Seven. The
public will see our new TV
commercial and a continuation of
the Pet of the Month on Channel
Seven News weather segment,
presented by Melody Horrill.
Melody has a distinguished media
career in journalism, that has
progressed via all 3 TV networks
in Adelaide, and currently sees her
presenting weekday weather and
making other significant
contributions with more
mainstream news stories and
special features. Additionally,
Melody's personal and professional
interest in animal welfare issues,
both marine and companion
animals, makes her an ideal person
to have present our Pet of the
Month and to feature as our first
Celebrity and their Animal
segment.
The League's Donna Sullivan
caught up with Melody recently,
for a coffee and a chat.
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Melody, Can you tell me a little
bit about your career so far?
I’ve been at Channel Seven for about three
years. I was offered the job while I was
working for another station, where I was a
journalist and presenter for five years.
I have also written, produced and
presented three documentaries, focusing
on environmental issues. I was lucky enough
to present these to a worldwide audience
during a one-month traineeship at CNN
in Atlanta.
I used to work in Public Relations,
during this time I started the ‘Australian
Dolphin Research Foundation’ with Mike
Bossley. It was one of the most rewarding
jobs I have ever had and I will always love
the Port River Dolphins.
So know that you’re at Channel
Seven, what is the best part of
your job?
I enjoy the variety, I get to see and do
something different every day, and it’s never
boring.
In fact, I think that I am very privileged
to experience so much. There are times
when I am on location and thought, wow,
this place is amazing and I get paid to do
this!
I also find weather fascinating, it effects
all our lives and in many instances is
unpredictable. It’s Mother Nature telling
us she is still very much in charge.
How long have you had a love for
cats?
I’ve always loved animals, not just cats. It’s
just that cats have always featured in my
life!
I wouldn’t say I’m a cat person especially,
I have a respect for all living things.
It just so happens that a cat is relatively
easy pet to keep and can also be wonderful
company.
So you had a cat as a child?
My first cat was called ‘Puss’, a chubby
black feline, which as a child I would
smother mercilessly. But Puss was always a
true gentleman and put up with my clumsy
cuddling.
Since then I have always had a cat. I
passionately believe in responsible cat
ownership, my cats have always been desexed and they have always stayed indoors
at night.
Have you got a cat at the
moment?
Yes, I have Molly!
How would you describe Molly?
‘The Moll’ as she is affectionately known
is almost fourteen, she sometimes acts like
a cranky old lady, other times she has flash
backs to her kitten hood and races around
like a maniac!
Moll is very loud and very talkative, she
has tortoise-shell fur, a big personality and
loads of character!
So how did Molly come into your
life?
I was in my first job out of university (a PR
job), when I had a car accident and had to
take some time off.
I had a dog at that time called ‘Shaggy’,
who was a stray and undoubtedly my best
friend.
I thought that ‘Shags’ and I would
like an addition to our little family,
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I consider myself very lucky to
have Moll in my life, she has been
a friend to me for so long, and her
companionship has seen me
through the best and worst times.
so I visited the Animal Welfare League to
find a cat. My accident meant that I could
spend more time at home with my new
pet.
When I walked in, Molly was the loudest
cat in the row, when I went to her kennel
she was all over me, and purring like a V8!
Although she wasn’t the prettiest cat, I
thought she had a beautiful personality
and I didn’t have the heart to leave her.
So, she came home with me, made friends
with Shags, and has been a wonderful
companion for 12 years.
That’s fantastic that you got
Molly from the Animal Welfare
League, but why did you choose
the League in the first place?
I have always had a great deal of respect
and admiration for the League and the
people who work there, not to mention
the wonderful volunteers.
In my mind, without the League so
many animals would not get a second
chance at a good life.
I also wanted my money to go to a
charity, rather than a business. So,
purchasing ‘The Moll’ allowed me to donate
to a charity I believed in, and obtain a
fantastic friend.
Molly is a very sweet name for
a cat, how did you choose it?
When I picked Molly up, I was with my
Mum and the first thing she said when I
brought this rather loud, multi-coloured
feline to the car was, “She looks like one
of those Boiled lollies, her colouring is all
over the place!”
I immediately thought of the company
which made my favorite boiled lollies, and
that was ‘Molly Bushell’s’.
So, she was named Molly and the
nickname, ‘The Moll’, just followed when
I realised she was indeed my boss, not the
other way around!
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So it seems Molly has a
lot of character, can you
tell me a bit more about
her personality?
She hasn’t stopped talking in 12
years, sometimes I have entire
conversations with her about nothing in
particular. She loves to talk, and the more
you reply the more she talks.
She is also obsessed with water, she often
jumps up onto the bath for a sponge-down
and would happily sit and watch running
water all day!
Molly is very loving, very charismatic,
somewhat annoying at times, as she is very
demanding. She makes me laugh all the time.
What are some of the things she
does to make you laugh then?
Her total obsession with water makes me
laugh, she just can’t seem to get enough of
it.
After having a ‘bath’ with me, she looks
like a drowned rat, which always makes me
chuckle.
Also, she is a total gasbag. I swear she was
a DJ in a past life, she loves the sound of her
own voice.
Molly also has a habit of jumping onto
my chest at night when I am in bed and
trying to read a book, she makes sure she
gets in between me and the book so I have
to pay her attention.
She also hates people being on the phone.
If you are chatting to someone, Molly will
just start talking too, and is so loud, you
often can’t continue the conversation.
Does she rule the household?
Absolutely! She is spoiled rotten and gets
whatever she wants. But we realize that she
is getting on and we treasure having her
with us, while we can.
Where is her favorite place to
curl up for a catnap?
She loves to lie on the bed, with the
windows open and the sun streaming
through.
She puts her paws over her eyes to shield
them from the rays, and often sprawls out
on her back in some very ‘unladylike’
positions, taking up most of the king size
bed!
Thanks for telling me all about
your very special cat Melody, is
there anything else you would
like to add?
I consider myself very lucky to have Moll
in my life, she has been a friend to me for
so long, and her companionship has seen
me through the best and worst times.
One of the provisions for me going out
with my partner was his acceptance of Moll,
in my words, “Love me, Love my cat.”
And what about a favorite toy?
Moll has never been into toys. She much
prefers being around people and having a
chat, a long one!
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Our pets & wildlife
Wildlife at
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Photos courtesy of FauNature
Bottom left - Garden Skink
Top right - Wander Butterfly, Adelaide Rosella
Being urban dwellers, most of us live in
very artificial environments compared to
our origins. Yet we have emotional, physical
and perhaps even spiritual connection to
nature. This is why so many of us undertake
activities such as gardening or fishing,
to fulfil that connection.
Wildlife can offer many of the same attributes
that we find attractive in our pets. These
include creating a more interesting
environment, providing considerable pleasure
and increasing our knowledge or
understanding of our surroundings.
Additionally, many of us feel compelled
to provide for wildlife as
a form of
compensation for the
damage we have
inflicted on the
environment.
Most of us welcome the
presence of wildlife in our lives and would
like to increase the level of that experience.
While National or Conservation Parks are
important, we typically would like to enjoy
wildlife where we live - our front or back
yard, a local park or the children’s school.
While many would like to enjoy an
increase in the number and frequency of
native wildlife, we do exhibit preferences.
Birds are almost universally appreciated and
90% of us would like to see more of them.
Butterflies are the next most popular group,
but interestingly caterpillars, from which
these extraordinary creatures develop, are
amongst our least favourite. The animals that
we are most interested in discouraging from
entering our properties are reptiles (especially
snakes) and cats.
Our pets can have a significant impact on
not only our neighbours, but also on native
fauna. This is not the case with all pets many are relatively benign - however,
others are not. They may regularly encounter
wildlife, in our own yards, in local reserves,
even on the street. In future articles we will
be looking at some of the
species our pets are likely to encounter and
what the implications for both might be.
The key to reducing the impact of our pets
on wildlife is responsible pet ownership.
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Pets have moved into our homes and
are now often considered part of the family.
This is a significant shift in just a few
generations given that cats and dogs
traditionally performed very functional
roles in our society. As the pace of life has
accelerated, our pets offer us an important
link to the natural world from which we
have been distanced. As many of us are
finding out, such links are also stimulated
by the wildlife we encounter in our
environments.
Experiencing wildlife brings colour and
excitement to our daily lives. Stopping to
watch an Adelaide Rosella, have an early
morning drink from your birdbath.
Watching a Garden Skink dart across the
path and into the relative safety of the leaf
litter in a nearby flowerbed. Or having
Monarch Butterflies sailing through the
summer sun doing its own private dance
can all provide a moment of delight.
In Adelaide we are fortunate to have a
vast array of wildlife literally on our
doorsteps, if you take the time you may
well be astounded by what you will find.
What is wildlife? If you ask ten people
on the street you are likely to get ten
different answers. We will consider wildlife
to be any native plants or animals that
occur in the Adelaide region. The focus
for this column will be principally on native
fauna.
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We have the opportunity to experience,
interact with and enjoy wildlife whenever
we are out doors. Unfortunately the magic
often just passes us by. I beg you to at some
stage over the coming week at stop for a
few minutes and see what creatures are
able to coexist with us in suburbia. Taking
the time to appreciate some of those
creatures with whom you share your space
will be a truly rewarding experience.
James Smith, FauNature
How do we relate
to wildlife:
Over 80% of us feel having wildlife in
our immediate environment is important.
Most of us would like to see more birds
(90%) and butterflies (74%).
The animals we would most like to
discourage are snakes (12%).
The provision of water and native
plants are amongst the most common
way we attempt to entice wildlife (26%).
Approximately 1/3 of us provide
supplementary food for wildlife and
another 1/3 are interested in doing so.
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Volunteers
Calling all
volunteers!
The Animal Welfare League is the result
of many years of tireless work by staff and
volunteers who care about the welfare of
lost and abandoned companion animals.
Every year, the League holds a Badge
Day, where volunteers go out into the
community to sell badges and collect
donations. It’s our biggest annual
fundraising event, so we need all of the
support we can get.
This year, Badge Day ‘07’ will be held
on Friday May 25th. This is where you can
help! If you have some time to spare, and
can empathise with the work of the League,
we would love to hear from you!
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or to register your
interest in becoming
a volunteer for Badge
Day ’07, please contact the
League on (08) 8348 1300.
If you can’t spare some time
to become involved as a volunteer
for Badge Day ’07’, please look out for us
on Friday May 25th and give generously!
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thrift shops
The Animal Welfare League’s Thrift Shop’s
are located in Gawler, Tranmere, Woodville
and Parafield Gardens.
The teams at the shops provide a huge
range of 2nd hand goods, bric-a-brac,
furniture, books and clothing to the local
community. Many products including toys,
jigsaws and beauty gift packs of towel,
perfumes and soaps are brand new!
Our Thrift Shops rely on the generosity
of the public, we constantly receive
donations of new and used items, which
are then put up for sale at very reasonable
prices.
We ask that people consider the Animal
Welfare League Thrift Shops before
throwing away unwanted goods.
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Your trash really could be someone else’s
treasure! Furthermore, all of the proceeds
go directly toward providing a more
comfortable facility for the thousands of
lost and abandoned animals taken in by
the Animal Welfare League at our two
shelters, located in Wingfield and Elizabeth
West.
Come in and browse!
Tranmere
66 Reid Avenue
Tel 8365 3877
Gawler
Shop 1, 41-3 Murray Street
Tel 8522 4650
Woodville
57H Woodville Road
Tel 8345 0395
Parafeild Gardens
Shop 1A Parafeild Plaza
482 Salisbury Highway
Tel 8182 4572
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A Purr-fect
new look
Late last year, the Animal Welfare League
approached a well-respected local Creative
& Web Services agency, CDAA, to assist
in the delicate, yet critical operation of the
rebrand of its entire corporate identity.
The aim was to help bring the Animal
Welfare League’s profile up-to-date with its
vital work within the community and help
ensure its long-term viability through
improved public awareness and community
support. The previous logo had served the
Animal Welfare League for well over 30
years, but it no longer reflected the strategic
direction and corporate image desired by
the organisation.
CDAA’s Creative Director, Mr. Colville
Nette is a self-confessed animal nut, and
saw the opportunity to extend his agency’s
professional services and support to the
League’s important role within the
community as something that could not be
passed up.
“Being involved in this significant profile
and image awareness campaign for the
Animal Welfare League was a challenge
passionately embraced by CDAA” said Mr.
Nette.
“It’s been a very emotionally rewarding
experience to use our agency’s expertise and
resources for such a worthy cause. Everyone
one of our team, from our Creative to our
Web Service Divisions have all shown a heartfelt commitment to this consultancy. So far,
we are delighted with both the results and
the rollout of the new corporate identity and
look forward to its completion along with
the League’s management team, Grant,
Donna, & Suzi”.
CDAA recently worked with the Animal
Welfare League to develop the all-new look
Magazine and launch stage one of the new
website. Stage two of the site is likely to be
rolled out during February including such
features as Online Donation Payments and
a Shopping System.
Along with the website, CDAA has also
designed new stationery and building
signage for the League’s shelter facilities at
Wingfield and Elizabeth as well as a standout new look for the company’s fleet of
vehicles.
For more information:
www.cdaa.com.au
or call 8365 6577
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Reader Contribution
The dream has
been realised
On October 24th, the Annual General
Meeting of the Animal Welfare League
was held at our Wingfield shelter.
As I looked around at the many
members who attended, I was overcome
with emotion as my mind was taken back
in time to our first A.G.M. 43 years ago.
At that time we were such a small group
of people with no headquarters and
very little money, but all aiming at a
seemingly impossible dream.
Gradually over the years with hard work,
dedication and some wonderful bequests
that dream has been realised, and we have
become the efficient, respected organization
that we are today.
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There are many issues in society today,
surrounding companion animals.
The Animal Welfare League believes strongly
in responsible pet ownership.
Congratulations to our new board members,
a lot of hard work and dedication will be
required of you as the League continues to
move forward.
I know as surely as I did all those years
ago that this worthwhile work will continue,
and I give my heartfelt thanks to past and
present staff, board members and volunteers,
who have all helped to make our vision a
reality.
Kath Evans,
Patron
This means having your dogs and cats
de-sexed, micro-chipped, vaccinated
and flea and worm treated.
Unfortunately the battle is not won, we still
receive enormous numbers of abandoned
and lost animals in our shelters each year.
This is obviously due to a number of
contributing factors, and we would like to
hear your views. If there is a topic that you
feel strongly about and wish to share with
the readers of the Animal Welfare League
magazine, please email or post your article
in to us.
With each edition we will feature an article
sent in by you, the readers, and hopefully
together we can raise the awareness and
importance of responsible pet ownership.
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Kim Cares
This is a very
successful program
and is keeping me on my toes!
Over the next few months my role will be
to build and further develop our own
Education Program.
This will involve visiting
schools
and educating students
about the Animal Welfare
League of SA, what we do
and how they can help.
There are opportunities for
us to discuss how students
can become responsible pet
owners, and what is safe
behaviour around dogs.
We are also very happy to visit
community groups for more specialised
presentations.
In the near future, we are also looking to
produce a Teacher Resource, which will
provide a comprehensive range of
information and activities, to further enhance
the objectives of the Animal Welfare League
of SA. This will assist teachers and group
leaders in developing a deeper understanding
Hi everyone! My name is Kim Thompson
and I am the newest member of the
Marketing and Development Team here at
the Animal Welfare League. My position
is Community Education
Officer. This is a very
exciting opportunity for me,
and I look forward to
meeting with you all in
the future.
I have been very busy
during my settling in
period delivering the
PetPep Program (Pets &
People Education
Program). This is an
initiative of the
Australian Veterinary Association
Ltd., and its aim is to enhance and develop
children’s understandings of animals. The
Animal Welfare League of SA work in
partnership with other trained animal
industries including vets, vet nurses, dog
training services, council animal
management officers and the like, to
present to students, a complete package in
animal care.
Kim’s Code
Find the hidden words that all responsible pet owners should know.
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If you are involved with either a school
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please feel free to call me and we can discuss
your needs further.
For Summer Kim says;
Please walk me in the early mornings or
later in the evenings to prevent
dehydration.
A helpful tip from Kim:
During really hot weather, freeze icecream containers of water into blocks of
ice and put them into your dog’s water
bowl. This will help keep the water
refreshing throughout the hottest part
of the day.
Did you know?
Research has shown that pet owners have
lower levels of risk factors for
cardiovascular disease and that dog and
cat owners visit the doctor less often.
Anderson, W.P.; Reid, C.M.; and Jennings,
G.L. (1992) "Pet ownership and risk factors
for cardiovascular disease", The Medical
Journal of Australia, 157, 298-301
The canine nose works one million times
more efficiently than the human nose!.
The slightest touch on a cat's whiskers
will make its eyes blink.
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In the Community
The Animal Welfare League relies
heavily on the kindness of the local and
business community.
Over the festive season this generosity
was highlighted, though our Christmas
Appeal and a range of significant
donations.
We are pleased to announce that our
Christmas Appeal generated in excess of
$50,000.
The Appeal was sent to just under
20,000 homes in South Australia.
We must say a big thankyou to the
Printing Hub for their generous
donation of design and printing work
for the Christmas Appeal.
Now, in 2007 we can commence with
the much-needed improvements to our
Wingfield complex.
A big thankyou must go out to our friends
at the Salisbury Council. In 2006 their
quiz night raised over $7,000 for the
Animal Welfare League.
This money will go toward upgrading
the facilities at the Wingfield shelter, for
the benefit of the animals, volunteers and
employees.
We are very excited to announce a
community partnership between the
Animal Welfare League and women’s
basketball team, Adelaide Quit Lightening.
Together we will be striving toward
increasing awareness for the welfare of all
companion animals.
The Animal Welfare League’s presence
will be prominent at Adelaide games,
and the players are keen to support our
cause.
We trust the partnership will be
beneficial for both parties.
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The Animal Welfare League must thank
Chemplus, for their support over the festive
season.
The hardworking staff in each store
throughout SA, have been generating funds
for our Christmas Appeal.
We have received a positive response
with our collection tins, which are featured
on every Chemplus counter.
Our friends at Bosch selected the Animal
Welfare League as the winner of the Bosch
Hot Water System Charity Competition.
The prize is valued at $3,000.
We must say a huge thankyou to Kara
Phillips of the Advertiser, for providing
the League with some fantastic articles over
the festive season.
Kara’s articles resulted in masses of
much needed kitten food donations to see
us through a very busy kitten season.
Whiskas and Pedigree also donated 5
palettes of pet food when they heard how
many kittens were in need of rescue daily
throughout the cat-breeding
season.
Bank SA donated $1,000 to assist with the
shelter appeal. With generosity such as this,
the list of opportunities for the Wingfield
shelter upgrade has become an exciting reality.
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Happy Homes
Indi &
Angus
To Everyone at the Animal Welfare League
Just over a year ago, my husband and I
came into your centre for homeless dogs.
We came in just to have a LOOK. We
were thinking of maybe getting a dog. We
bought a house two months previous and
had got two kittens, Layla and Isabella, but
we have always had dogs so we were looking
for one.
We spent ages
looking around your
centre and it was
heart wrenching to
see all of the gorgeous
animals. We had
both decided to have
a look at a tan colour
Kelpie x but before we asked, we had one
last look around and we saw a Bull Terrier
x, too. We asked to see both of the dogs
together. They had a bit of a snap at each
other but once we let them off the leads
in the compound, they were fine. We fell
in love with both. When we said we would
have both, I think the lady thought we were
nuts.
When we got home, we went into the
back garden where they both ran around
playing for 45 minutes; not taking any
notice of us, we left them to it. When we
returned, they were both flat out on the
lawn, puffing and panting.
We named the male Kelpie x, Mitch
and the female Bull Terrier x, Milly.
On Milly’s info they had put “behavioural
problems”. Bless her, she is a bit of an
excitable dog but this is Milly. We attended
the Obedience Classes and they both
were great. Mitch is so eager to please. Milly
however, is Milly.
They are now, one year on,
inseparable and a part of the family.
They play all the time, running
around the garden. They are very
energetic so have to go for long walks
everyday. They are the most loving
dogs, Mitch is always by my feet and
if I am standing, he is sitting on my feet.
Milly always wants to be close to me too.
They both have their own chairs in the
living room and they have a big bed in the
utility room that they sleep together on.
Luckily, they
got on
fantastically with
the kittens from
the word go. They
all play and sleep
together.
Mitch’s
favourite past
times are chasing seagulls on the beach and
going for a swim, burying things in the
garden then trying to remember where he
put them, playing with us outside or having
a cuddle.
Milly’s favourite past times are chasing
Mitch, playing with the cats, trying to find
what Mitch has buried in the garden before
he does, lying in the sun and playing and
having cuddles from us.
We did have a couple of teething
problems of course with Milly and Mitch
as in house training, etc but they have been
amazing. We love them so much and just
wanted to let you know how they were
getting on.
Mitch
& Milly
Kindest regards
Kate & Ady Matthews
You have no idea how pleased I am to have
these two in my life. They really are a tonic
and mum just adores Indi. As regards her
baby 'Angus' still waters run deep as many
times I've watched her wake him up just
so she can play with him - she's a bigger
puppy than he is sometimes. She's starting
to fill out a bit now, but I can still feel her
spine and ribs sticking out of her. Angus
has grown just in the week I've had him.
Both have very hearty appetites, which I'm
going to have to keep a check on.
I'm looking forward to when Angus has
his shots in July so we can take them both
for a walk. They were both excited to find
they have a yard to play in - even though
it's small it's perfect for them. Indi hides
amongst the Canna lillies and jumps out
at Angus starting a mad dash around the
garden and in and out the backdoor.
They have us both in stitches constantly.
Indi barked for the first time the other day
when someone came to the door so I guess
that is a sign that she's settled in and this
house is hers to protect. She's very good
and sleeps by my bed in a basket, Angus
creeps up during the night and I find him
in the morning curled up against my neck.
They're both curled up in their basket
next to me at the moment, very contented.
Thanks so much, I love them to bits!!
Kym
James P Sullivan
“Sully”
To everyone at the Animal Welfare League
On the 20th of May 2003, I adopted a little
black and white, 14 week-old kitten from
your center. His name is James P. Sullivan
(Sully) and we couldn’t imagine life without
him. He’s a healthy, beautiful, curious cat
who loves playing with water and loves to
be with us everywhere we go.
I would just like to say thank you for
giving abandoned and stray animals a
chance to find a home where they’ll be
loved and cared for.
Regards
Sheralyn Joyce.
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Buttons
(the cat)
I have had Buttons for just over a year, I
got him from you when my older cat died.
On meeting for the first time, they just
took it normal, no bother they get on great.
Although, Buttons will hit Rollo now and
then for no reason.
Basil
Hi to all you wonderful people at the
Animal welfare league.
I thought you might like to know how
one of your former adopted dogs is getting
along in his new home.
I adopted Basil, a Pomeranian X
(formally VA314) on the 2/8/06. I named
him Basil after a fox puppet that was on
T.V when I was a kid (I thought he looked
a little like a fox) He has settled in really
well and I have grown very accustomed to
having him around. He will often be right
there in my shadow. He is quite comfortable
now to the point that he is testing some
boundaries to what he can and can't get
away with. Such as "Can I get up on the
kitchen table?" "Can I get on the bed?"
"Which is the best pot plant to dig in?" So
slowly but surely he is learning the "rules".
He is a very active boy full of energy and
character. He loves his morning walks and
loves playing with his toys and fetching in
the back yard.
When I adopted him the staff there
were unsure if he had been toilet trained
but much to my pleasant surprise he is.
One less thing for me to teach him.
We have started obedience training.
We have been to a few sessions but at the
moment Basil is more interested at barking
at the other dogs most of the time (I think
he wants to just play) When he does
concentrate he does have some idea about
what he is supposed to be doing. Of course
it is a learning curve for me too.
Basil had his first Bath yesterday. He
did not like the water very much but we
managed.
He has had his booster shot. We did
this at the local vet as I live out the other
side of town. The vet is happy overall with
his health.
I have included a few photos for you to
remind you of who Basil was and to see
how he is doing. Enjoy!
I would just like to say thankyou to all
the staff there for taking care of Basil while
he was at the League.
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Zack
R Bell
I was adopted on the 29/9/06
into a loving new home with a family who
love and care for all my needs down to fine
detail.
My skin condition has almost cleared
after having a fun bath and relaxing
days in the backyard with all my new
toys. I especially love my sausages!!
I sleep inside at night times in my
comfortable cushioned basket. I have
not had one little accident inside at all.
My new family thinks I am very
smart pup as I have already mastered
‘sit’ and I’m now learning the ‘drop’
command.
My owner said she will attach
some photos of me in my new
home so that you can see how
happy I am.
Love Zack
Rosie
I just wanted to say a big thank you to the
staff at the Elizabeth Branch of Animal
Welfare league for helping us choose our
new friend. Their diligence in making sure
our chosen dog would get along with all our
family members (including our cats!) has
paid off and our Jack Russell cross (AKA
W530) now named Rosie is so settled in to
her new home it feels like we've had her
forever.
This is the first time we've adopted an
adult dog and we are so glad we did. All the
bad habits (chewing, toileting etc) are gone
and all we have is a gorgeous new friend who
loves to snuggle on a warm lap as much she
loves to play ball in the back yard and go for
walks.
The attached photos show her
playing with her new doggy brother,
sleeping on her new bed and out of
a walk in the wetlands.
Thanks again
The Walton Family - Ashley, Cheryl, Bob, James
and Paul (The humans)
Cindy, Kipper, Chilli and Rosie (The animals)
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Faithful Friends
In Memory of
Bella
In loving Memory of
Vinnie
O-VINNIE BOY
Sadly after 17 very happy years, our
faithful loving boy closed his eyes for the
last time.
His Mummy, Daddy and his cat sister
Cammie miss him very much but he has
left us with very fold memories.
Vinnie loved to be out in the garden.
He would often catch a ride on top of a
pile of weed in his Daddy’s wheelbarrow.
He would sometimes bask in the sun with
his big white fluffy belly facing the
sunshine while Mummy looked after her
garden. He was never far from us.
Vinnie loved his food, his family and to
give Daddy big loving bumps on his nose,
just before settling down to take a nap on
Daddy’s lap.
His final resting place is in the garden
that he loved so much.
When we are out in the garden, we can
sense him looking down at us from the
great big cat heaven in the sky, and purring
in the way only he could, like a big strong
loud motor never missing a beat.
O-Vinnie boy how we miss you so.
In Memory of
Mazzy
Star
I am writing to thank you for my dog
Mazzy Star, who I chose from the Animal
Welfare League over 11 years ago.
She passed away in September after having
a tumour on her heart, which is very sad.
She was 18 months when I got her and
the first 3-4 years were hard work, but it has
been so worth it, she was a gorgeous dog
who I was so fortunate to come across at the
Wingfield Animal Welfare League.
We travelled together from Adelaide to
Melbourne onto Sydney, she changed my
life. Here is a picture of her in pure bliss!!
Thank you Animal Welfare, you do great
work.
Bella and I fell in love with each other
immediately. She was a black and white
bundle of fluff, which I didn’t recognise
as a pup.
“You’re a pretty little hamster”, I said
to her. And she looked cross. “I’m a dog”,
she seemed to say, and there was no
question she wasn’t coming home with
me. We lived together for thirteen years,
and she won the hearts of everybody she
came into contact with, for life for Bella
was fun, adventure, games, tail-wagging,
love … and escaping.
She was nicknamed Madame Houdini
for there wasn’t a gate, fence, wall or
enclosure she could not escape from. She
caused many heart-stopping moments, but
was always returned by kind animal lovers.
In fact, Bella ran up huge bills at the florist
and the chocolate shop thanking all the
people who rescued her.
She was the love of my life. And then
she died, very suddenly, still looking like
a baby hamster. The tears shed for her just
can’t be measured.
She is buried near the fence that she
always considered her greatest challenge,
and flowers are planted there in memory
of the sweetest, cleverest little creature who
brought so much joy and smiles into this
world.
Kim Murray
Angela Bateman
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Heaven
Scent
Dear Suede,
You came to me in my hour of need,
my darkest moments, while I painfully
grieved.
You were just a mere handful, all covered
in fleas, a little ‘Jack Russell’ that brought
me to my knees.
You didn’t belong to me, you were an
extension of me, my precious angel can
you now finally see?
You understood me, my little girl, if you
were an ocean you would be covered
in Pearls.
All through my heartache, my highs and
my lows, you even chased after my bloody
toes!
You made me laugh, cry and sing, some
people thought I was a right Ding-a-Ling.
Tiny and Rab and your special friend
‘Pacco’ helped us to grow, and even
though I’d spoilt you they said, “You know!”
When I talked to you, you understood,
I’d say do you want to go wee wee’s and
you’d nod and I said good!
When we went walkies, our spirits soared,
we saw other dogs you just ignored.
When we went visiting our friends in the
‘hood’, you ran ahead of me I knew
where I stood, when you’d band on their
doors and gave a big woof!
You’d sit at the table, on a big chair and
listened to gossip that we all would share,
and one day I’d swear I’d hear you say; “two
sugars please and make me a coffee!”
If you could have talked, I knew you would
say cheese when I took these photos that
others would see.
Schmacko’s you loved, Beefy Basted's too,
we would have owned the company if they
had met you!
You made Julie mad when you took her
handbag, because of minties and PK
chewing gum you thought you would risk it
and took a dare, and left wrapping paper
everywhere.
You always wanted to know who was on
the phone and went barking mad
when Daddy came home!
When our mate, Kev came for a visit
and I wasn’t there, you’d sit in the
window and look at him and glare.
You made people laugh; they said what
a cool dog and I said that was because you
were a gift from God.
Your mum’s really sorry and very sad
too, that my little darling was taken so
soon.
Now I’m a nobody because I’ve lost my
dog, I feel lost without you, you little
bed hog.
You showed me that love was
unconditional, with your spirit by my side;
I will always keep your loving memory
alive!
I’ll love you forever, wherever you are,
it tears my heart out, my tears won’t subside.
Suede 26.10.96
Sandi
In loving Memory of
Belle & Tara
Thank you both for all the happy times
and loving memories we will have to
cherish.
We miss you very much and you are
always in our thoughts and never out of
our hearts.
Brenda, Len & Karen
For all my Dogs
1930–2006
By what strange chance did Saquire a “Westie”,
For he truly was the very “bestie”.
Poodles – I’ve had three,
And all so very dear to me.
German Shepherds, only two,
One died in puppy hood and made me blue.
So many dogs down through the years,
All now gone and I shed tears
Remembering all the joys we shared,
Thinking of the puppies that I reared.
Maybe when my life if through
We’ll meet again to start anew
And share, once more, the joys we knew.
Althea Muxlow (Peggy)
In Memory of
Sasha
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In memory of our beautiful German
Shepherd, Sasha, our pride and joy.
We will always remember your gentleness
with all the softness of your silky coat and
your loving brown eyes.
Some memories are held
for a lifetime and you are
one of those.
Loved by Graham & Zaree
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Crematorium Advertisement
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Animal Welfare League of SA Inc
boarding centre
The Animal Welfare League is the result
of over 40 years of tireless work by
staff and volunteers who care about the
welfare of lost and abandoned companion
animals.
The Animal Welfare League offers an
exceptional boarding service. If you are
unable to care for your animal for an
extended amount of time, we can offer
a safe and comfortable environment to
house your animal.
Trained, caring and supervised staff
with vet support, will look after your
animal in the ‘Rotary Companion Animal
Centre’.
The Centre is heated and airconditioned, and provides adequate
exercise areas to suit animals of all shapes
and sizes.
During your animals stay, any medical and
special dietary requirements your animal
may need are catered to. Grooming can
even be arranged for those who are with
us for an extended amount of time.
Feel free to make an appointment to
inspect the facilities, for peace of mind
during your time away from your loved
one.
By becoming a member of the League
you will receive a discount at the
boarding center.
Wingfield
1-9 Cormack Road
Tel 8348 1310
Member benefits
Become a member
Joining the Animal Welfare League is how
supporters can truly show they care!
In addition to existing membership privileges, such as voting rights and discounts on
AWL services such as boarding and pet cremations, we are pleased to announce two
new exciting member benefits at Wallis Theatres and Market Music.
Wallis Theatres including Academy,
Chelsea, Glenelg, Mt Barker, Noarlunga
& Piccadilly Cinema's, are offering AWL
members a fantastic discount for all of
2007. Upon presentation of your AWL
membership card you will receive 2
admissions at the current concession price.
Wallis Theatres have a proud history of
supporting the SA community and we
thank them for this generous offer to our
members.
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Market Music at 62 Gouger Street in the
City, have a great range of top 40, chart and
harder to find titles. Upon presentation of
your membership card, AWL members will
receive a 10% discount. This offer is available
until the release of our Autumn magazine.
The team at Market Music have a great
affinity with animals and the team are only
too happy to welcome AWL members to
their store.
We thank Wallis Theatres and Market
Music for their support of AWL, via these
great offers for our members.
If you wish to become a member please
call 8348 1300 for more information, or
alternatively please complete the form on
the back page of this magazine.
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Getting to know your board
It is a pleasure to introduce you all to Dr
Julia Nicholls who has dedicated 30
years to the welfare of animals. Dr Julia is
a Vet and is certainly one of the most
professionally generous people with whom
I have had the privilege to work. Her
contribution to the League goes far beyond
being a Board Member.
Pro bono she takes care of the Peppertree
Cottage cats which is quite considerable
given that they are all seniors. She provides
veterinary advice to the League’s staff when
required and she freely makes the facilities
of her own practice available should any
specialty work be needed such as X Rays.
Dr Julia often holidays in Bali where
she supports the work of the Bali Street
Dogs Foundation taking medication and
food supplies with her. The work of
this organisation is wonderful – they desex and parasite treat both unowned
and owned Dogs. If you would like to
support this excellent cause you can
contact Dr Julia through the League.
Even after 30 years Dr Julia loves her work
and sees every day as being different and
the better for a challenge. She feels it is a
privilege to be able to strengthen and
lengthen the animal human bond.
She has three Burmese cats – Peaches,
Pansy and Precious and two dogs –
Millie and Meg (both rescued). Meg is the
latest addition to the family and Dr Julia
describes her as ‘ a small terrier with
indeterminate origins and personality plus’.
I suspect that means Meg has rearranged
the order of the household.
Dr Julia is an all-breeds cat judge in both
Australia and New Zealand and is
also a breeder of Burmese cats. In her spare
time (what spare time?) she enjoys
gardening, cooking and walking the dogs.
Dr Julia is a very valuable Board Member
with strong and often challenging
opinions. She is always professional and
certainly adds value to the quality of
the work of the Board and to the League.
As you can see from her photograph
she also has a mischievous sense of humour.
Maisie Pearce
Charlotte Rice
Alison Reeves
Susi Rudolph
John Rye
Colin Scott
Linda Mary Smith
Stefan Koziol
June Le Poidevan
Carol Robertson
Josephine Marie Smith
Hannelore Stokes
Donations in memory of
August 2006 - January 2007
John Backhouse
E M Burridge
Yvonne Butcher
Janet Cooper
Celia Driscoll
Angela Farrugia
Pauline Florey
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David Giddings
Charles John Gordon
Annette Groffen
Margaret Jackson
Maxwell Johns
Grace Kempe
Colin Obst
Vida Smith
Margaret Stoddart
Nancy Warry
Peter Anderson
Kathleen Gwen Biggs
Julia Cox
Gladys Howard
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Caring for animals
It is a common misperception that the
average cat will not be happy to be an
‘indoors’ cat. However, with enough
entertainment and persistence, you and
your cat can have a long and fulfilling
friendship.
Please consider the benefits of having
your cat remain indoors.
Reasons to
confine
your
cat
1.
6.
It cannot get lost
It cannot be trapped and taken to a shelter as a "stray"
by annoyed neighbours
2.
7.
It cannot get run over
3.
It cannot annoy your neighbours and cause bad
relationships
4.
It reduces the chance of getting involved in fights
with other cats or dogs; therefore you save on vet
bills
5.
Less chance of picking up diseases from other cats,
especially strays, such as feline aids or feline enteritis
Editors - Donna Sullivan, Simon Blight
Design - CDAA Pty Limited
Indoor cats are generally cleaner than outside cats,
therefore they require less grooming
8.
There is a smaller chance of it picking up parasites
such as fleas and worms
9.
Confined cats cannot kill native fauna or other animals
10.
Inside cats tend to be more placid and relate better
to owners, giving more affection
Printing - ??
The points of view expressed by the authors in their respective articles do not necessarily reflect
those of the Animal Welfare League.
We do not endourse the products advertised in this publication.
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